Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - July '24

Page 6, Martin Downs

Kids corner

Three Step Plan For College clubs, student government, sports, or arts. He was not A third step to preparing for college is crafting an amazing
working or volunteering. This put him at a disadvantage. essay. Admission officers really read every applicant’s essay.
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D. Working with a college planner helps students They look for a distinguisher that captures the essence of the
Licensed School accomplish three important steps. First, resume building. teen and how they will contribute to making the university
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Planning for college process. Teens benefit from coaching on the best activities and working with an expert essay college planner helps to
does not have to wait until to become involved with to include on their resume. Most best position your student.
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Helping People Succeed from page 1

them flourish; which is why Thrivent’s Amy, Rob and Heather
partnered to amplify the impact of April Showers.
Helping People Succeed is thankful for the support from
Thrivent as well as that of the entire community. Over thirty
businesses in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties
hosted “Shower Boxes” in their businesses. These in-kind
donations equate to a $17,000 gift to Helping People Succeed.
Suzy Hutcheson, CEO of Helping People Succeed, said,
“April Showers brings happiness to so many of the families
we serve who don’t receive new gifts or baby showers.
Rob, Amy and Heather are great examples of how giving,
especially to those who truly need it, makes our community
and our world better.”
Helping People Succeed is celebrating 60 years of service Marian Vitale, Jan Robson and Trish Blake Guests enjoying breakfast
to the community. Through its diversified, effective program
services and initiatives, hundreds of thousands of the most Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD,
vulnerable local children, families and adults have been
able to transform their lives through education, counseling,
training and employment. For more information, contact Gifted Testing
Glenna Parris at (772) 320-0778.
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